The West Cork based guitarist and composer Pat Hatchett returns under his Kʒːlu (curlew) moniker with a fantastic album of introspection, leftfield soul and cosmic Afro-disco. An amazingly eclectic musician, he was hit with a serious and debilitating ear problem that forced him to think outside of the box to fix himself physically and spiritually. Aiming for connection and optimism in a time of personal and geo-political upheavals, Pat has created a sensational record with stellar musicianship and spiritually positive vibes that is as visually rich as it is sonically electrifying. Read / Listen.
Read MoreThe electronic music producers Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK have a new release on the mighty German label Compost Records and their inspired ability to blend West African inspirations, disco and psychedelia into loose dancefloor anthems continues. With outstanding remixes from Medlar & Dele Sosimi, Prins Thomas and Chicago’s Rahaan also in the package, this is seriously good party business. Read / Listen.
Read MoreLuis Alvarado from Buh Records has dug deeper than most to find this treasure trove of obscure Peruvian disco and disco-adjacent wobblers from 1978-89. Some are raw and untamed, some are as shiny as the 80s demanded but all are fun and funky! Read / Listen.
Read MoreTwo KILLER remixes here from the Don John Morales and OPOLOPO of Sandy Barber’s brilliant 1978 disco-funk workout 'I Think I'll Do Some Stepping (On My Own)' out now on BBE! Read / Listen / Buy
Read MorePREMIERE! The new single from London jazz trio Caytra is a hurtling four to the floor dance workout underpinned by a rock solid rhythm section and understated guitars and synths. From their forthcoming self-titled, self-produced album, ‘You Lost’ could fit into any DJ set that needs a bit of jazz-funk / Brit-funk energy to get the dance fizzing. Listen here….
Read MoreBBE's Peter Adarkwah and John Morales chat about new album 'Teddy Pendergrass - The Voice - Remixed With Philly Love', out March 11th 2022 on vinyl and CD on BBE. Watch here
Read MoreA top shelf compilation of impossible to find music from Venezuela’s boom years (1966 - 78) touching on cumbia, salsa, folkloric and even localised versions of Fela Kuti and Desmond Dekker to get you moving and smiling… Read / Listen here
Read MoreIf you love your disco, this 11 track album from 1979 is a must…the real sound of NYC nightlife seen through the eyes of an unconventional artist…read/listen here…
Read MoreCheck this barely heard album from South Africa’s super-fine Space Cats thankfully given the reissue treatment by Boston, MA’s excellent Cultures Of Soul Records…read/listen more here…
Read MoreBBE are reissuing this super-rare album from South African outfit Kabasa. Originally released in 1982, the record is a potent fusion of Afro-Rock, funk, jive and disco…check our review here…
Read MoreChicago DJ and Producer is dropping a hot new Afrobeat joint on his own D&e Chicago imprint…we caught a few words with him before his first DJ gig outside of the States…read on..
Read MoreThe lovely Sally Rodgers from A Man Called Adam has generously chosen some of the music that has spoken to her throughout her life. It’s unsurprisingly eclectic, funky, surprising, gentle and jarring at times….read and listen on…
Read MoreSerge Gamesbourg has put together an essential compilation of super-rare funk and disco (plus his own edits) from the Boston area of the USA for BBE Records. We met with him for an in depth conversation that travels from hip hop’s ‘Golden Era’ to the art of editing with plenty of opinion thrown in…have a read!
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